27. foundedx.slack.com: All countries in the world have their own unique advantages and characteristics. Starting a business in each of these places requires exceptional courage and persistence. The lists presented by Founded X are a tribute to all innovative startups that are proud of their local roots.

About me: Hey, my name is Luke Fitzpatrick (@iamwormify) … I’ve worked in startups in Seoul (South Korea), and Sydney (Australia). I’m running a fun experiment on ghacklabs — you can get help with you startup via ghacklabs. Just ask one question, and if you’re happy with our answer, then pay $1. We are not doing $1 startup consultations to make money per se, we’re doing it for a few different reasons … We believe that everyone deserves a chance. All of the data, will be used to create a book. And, ghacklabs will become both a platform and a marketplace housing some very cool things for startups (stay tuned). Check out our Startup Essay Blog.